Red Ribbon Week
is a chance for communities and individuals to stand up for our youth
through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal
commitment to live drug free lives. Mountain View Prevention
Services recently teamed up with local area schools to help educate
youth on the importance of living drug free lives. Throughout the week
of October 25th-29th several classrooms participated in drug
prevention/awareness activities.

Some Red
Ribbon Weekactivities
encourage communities to plant gardens of hope. Mountain View sponsored
one of these gardens by planting 250 tulip bulbs on the grounds of
Lowville Academy and Central School, with the idea that the red tulips
planted now, will be in bloom around prom and graduation time, reminding
students about the importance of making positive, smart choices in all
of their activities. MVPS' Executive Director, Arlene Hall received
help planting bulbs from members of the Lowville Village Tree Planting
Committee. Planters included MaryBeth Anderson, Martie McDowell, Sue
Maring and Arlene Hall.